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  1. How long for EC to send transcript to BON???

    BerryHappy replied to BerryHappy's topic in Excelsior College

    Hey! Check out the response I just left for you on that other post! OMG it took two months?!!

  2. My sim lab mnemonics (CPNE)

    BerryHappy replied to reebokHCFR's topic in Excelsior College

    Hahahaha! I love your response reebokHCFR! You are blunt and to the point! I truly appreciate the opportunity EC gave me (LPN-RN by exam etc...) but I am not sure if I will recommend it to others...

  3. virtual ATI

    BerryHappy replied to murse23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OMG I TOTALLY agree!!! My school offers this service for free but WTH???? It's like going to nursing school all over again! I did the first few tests, scored in the 60% range and STILL was...

  4. Oh please, just let me vent!!!

    BerryHappy replied to mc3's topic in School

    OMG you all have SAVED me from my misguided dreams of school nursing!!! I can barely tolerate my own whiny lying teenagers, WHY would I think I would be able to tolerate someone else's?!!! Thanks...

  5. Just passed Microbiology with an A!!

    BerryHappy replied to yokierst's topic in Excelsior College

    YESSSS!!!! Good

  6. Importance of good grades!!!

    BerryHappy posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I just want to let everyone know my experience. I recently just finished my EC LPN-RN program. It took me forever, just because of life and laziness. I am proud of my accomplishment but really...

  7. Sleeping Nurse = No Agency?

    BerryHappy replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    Nope, you did not overreact at all. Coming from a guilty accidental

  8. Private Duty in Florida

    BerryHappy replied to luvtwilight's topic in Private Duty

    I'm not in the Panhandle, I'm in the Southeast...Sarasota. LPN's here working Home Health or private duty make around $20/hour and RN's about $40. I worked agency as an LPN and earned $20 sometimes...

  9. Importance of good grades!!!

    BerryHappy replied to BerryHappy's topic in Excelsior College

    Ummmm, yeah, as I stated in my original post....I'm in grad school. I was not referring to RN's or even BSN RN's. Of course, if you are not planning on going forward with your formal education, B's...

  10. Microbiology Exam

    BerryHappy replied to mochasouter's topic in Excelsior College

    Yay!!!! You did it! Just keep on rolling now! Don't focus on that C! It's behind you! You're goal is your next exam and an A!!! I'm happy for

  11. Importance of good grades!!!

    BerryHappy replied to BerryHappy's topic in Excelsior College

    LunahRN has an excellent point. No homework, no quizzes, no extra credit can help pull up a grade up with EC. You MUST realize this before choosing the EC route. If you do get a C on a test then...

  12. Sheri Taylor workshop r/o

    BerryHappy replied to jlynn167's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi there. I attended her workshop twice (ugh!) so here's my routine. I fly into Atlanta. Used one of those airport van services to go to the hotel Sheri recommends near her workshop. That ride...

  13. Thinking of going to Excelsior College for my RN

    BerryHappy replied to localgurl54's topic in Excelsior College

    I just finally passed my CPNE and will be sitting for boards next month. What I tell my LPN friends is that Excelsior is in NO WAY easier, and not much cheaper. It is better logistically if you are...

  14. Anyone heard of "no sweat cpne bootcamp"?

    BerryHappy replied to Sunshine's topic in Excelsior College

    The online version is very good also. If you go to the live workshop, she gives you a pretty big discount to join the online workshop. About 50% I think. The biggest advantage to having access to...

  15. Anyone heard of "no sweat cpne bootcamp"?

    BerryHappy replied to Sunshine's topic in Excelsior College

    I am a VETERAN CPNE workshop taker! I had to take Sherri's twice! The difference between the two is that Sherri was the Charge Nurse at a hospital where the CPNE was administered. She became...

  16. Assisted living in my home?

    BerryHappy replied to uRNmyway's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I realize you are in Georgia but here in Florida we have an official title for what you want to do. It's called an Adult Family Care Home, or AFCA. It is for up to 5 residents, but it must actually...

  17. mnemonics for critical elements for cpne

    BerryHappy replied to RN-DC's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi Lovefloridarn!!! I'm in Sarasota. I saw you post looking for a study buddy, but I JUST took my CPNE a few weeks ago and don't know anyone else taking it soon. I was on the Naples wait list...

  18. Dear Hospice Nurses, I beg you for a moment of your time, please.

    BerryHappy replied to CheesePotato's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Try to find a NOT for profit Hospice. I have worked at both, and the FOR profit Hospices were inferior. Dying Well by Ira Byock, MD Be sure whoever you decide on knows you are a nurse, are educated...

  19. mnemonics for critical elements for cpne

    BerryHappy replied to RN-DC's topic in Excelsior College

    I agree, Sherri's are great but she doesn't provide all of them. I think that is so we come up with some on our own. The favorite one I created was for PAIN = REDRUM!!! (Like from The Shining?!)...

  20. CPNE Lab station set up

    BerryHappy replied to RN-DC's topic in Excelsior College

    I used the closet rod with a hanger for my IV station. I used one of those hangers that had a spot to hook on the corners of the shirt. The big hook held the primary bag and the little blue dohickey...

  21. Offer coming tomorrow!

    BerryHappy replied to RipeTomato's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    So excited for you! I have worked as an LPN doing Hospice for the past 4 years. I am now an RN and am debating getting hospital experience or just sticking with Hospice. I cannot imagine any more...

  22. Please don't judge....it's been 13 years since graduated RN and debating the NCLEX

    BerryHappy replied to helpmepass's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You go girl (or boy)! You have lived a good life and now it is time for you to advance your career. Don't let fear stop you, don't let the NCLEX intimidate you. Study, get your nerves under...

  23. Passed the cpne at grady... :)

    BerryHappy replied to romstead's topic in Excelsior College

    You are correct! The CA's and CE's at Grady are remarkable. I passed last weekend and due to my CPNE PTSD I have forgotten to mention the CA's and CE's in my previous posts. I am so happy for you,...

  24. The College Network - Legit or Scam?

    BerryHappy replied to RHJS's topic in Online Distance Learning

    SCAM! You don't need TCN!!! They are just a middle man. Go directly to an online school, WITHOUT TCN. Try Excelsior College. Good

  25. What is the CPNE like

    BerryHappy replied to pinkessence_58467's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi tnmarie! Maybe we can start a CPNE DOUBLED thread?!! Yes, I too failed my first time, it was in October. I now know how horribly unprepared I was. I only got through my second PCS, and failed...